No wound issues. My problem is that I have been taking 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours. I have not taken a single narcotic since the surgery. If my ibuprofen wears off, I feel horrible! My breasts are more swollen/tender and I ache all over my upper body. I also feel fatigued and mildly nauseated. No fever Is this normal at one week post op? I'm concerned that maybe I am anemic from the procedure. My hemoglobin was 12.9 pre-op and was not tested afterwards. I had 5.25 pounds removed.
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Tired and Lethargic One Week After Mastopexy
It is always difficult to advise on photos and a face to face review with your PS is always recommended if you have concerns but it is not unusual for wounds to look like this at this stage.
Dear Ms McKinnon,
Thanks for the great question.
I do not know how long post-op you are, but I am assuming that your wounds have healed.
Vaseline is a cheap and very good option to apply to scars to help encourage them to be soft and supple and to settle down post-operatively, but...
Thank you for your question. Everyone’s body reacts differently to surgery, so it is not uncommon for your menstrual cycle to be a bit off following your procedure. Keep in mind that your body has undergone trauma, and is putting energy towards healing, so that could be the cause of a d...